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• ><00:09:53.120><c> watch</c><00:09:53.279><c> for</c><00:09:53.519><c> that</c><00:09:53.760><c> schedule
• You can watch for that schedule public.
• You can watch for that schedule and<00:09:54.399><c> you</c><00:09:54.560><c> can</c><00:09:54.640><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When someone is incarcerated, their schedule is a lot Different than our schedule.
• It exempts certain substances from schedules I and III for veterinary uses.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• However, with the PRAC's schedule to sunset on September 30, 2025, the IG community urges Congress to
• Congress to sustain the PRAC and the PACE's data analytics capabilities, especially with the PRAC's schedule
• Our compensation schedules are one of the reasons we can't keep them.

Committee: Joint Joint Economic Committee

Keywords: artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight

Summary: The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.

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• So just a quick programming note for your scheduling purposes.
• So, after we wrap up this hearing, we'll be looking at scheduling, knowing that if there is a gap in
• our schedule because of the budget, that might mean that we need to have longer hearings than we have

Bills: HB573 , HB1499 , HB1768 , HB3071 , HB3249 , HB3866 , HB4112

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit

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• **Deputy AG**: Representative Davis and Madam Chair, unfortunately, the Attorney General had a scheduling
• Attorney General will be here on April 1st to give an overview of the office, which we tried to schedule
• I do want to mention we have additional people on the schedule, so we will need to move.

Bills: HF2783 , HF2603 , HF2846 , HF2354 , HF1836 , HF2713 , HF1198 , HF1389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• For purposes of this motion, committees and subcommittees scheduled to meet to reconvene today.
• Thank you all for taking time away from your schedules to advocate for great public policy.
• The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, which is scheduled to meet today upon adjournment or during

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• Well, for instance, today is just a timeline of schedule; it's a very important part of the process.
• You are welcome to come meet with me directly, and a lot of variables come into play as far as our schedule
• ... ...into play as far as our schedule of the legislative process.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Yeah, but he's not scheduled until 1:45. So we'll stand at ease until then.
• Yeah, but he's not scheduled until 1:45. So we'll stand at ease until then.
• I'm working with Aaron and the legislative team for scheduling dates.
• I'm working with Aaron and the legislative team for scheduling dates.
• That's kind of what we're dealing with in some of the scheduling. Dr. Hagarat. Just a question.

Committee: Joint Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• with the division's workload in terms of examining 270 some odd 300 captives that are here on the schedule
• with the division's workload in terms of examining 270 some odd 300 captives that are here on the schedule
• that's currently within the the schedule that's currently within the statute,<00:47:55.720><c> which
• /c><00:50:00.040><c> off</c><00:50:00.280><c> the</c><00:50:00.440><c> exam</c><00:50:00.880><c> schedule
• </c> you get off the exam schedule you get off the exam schedule after<00:50:02.680><c> your</c><00:50

Bills: SB2607 , SB2031 , SB2043 , SB2623 , SB2876 , SB2396 , SB2964 , SB2089

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: landscape architecture, licensure, educational requirements, examination, professional standards, consumer protection, junk fees, live-event tickets, short-term lodging, transparency, pricing disclosure, deceptive practices, insurance, captives, regulations, policyholders, SB2623, Hawaii pharmacy law, Board of Pharmacy, registered pharmacy technician

Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.

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• And yes, I did schedules for over 25 years in my former life.
• So, I'm well aware of the scheduling... Conflicts, but the 30 minutes is reasonable.
• At present, if you don't like the schedule that you work, you're welcome to go work somewhere else.
• As an educator who had to work these schedules out, how do you imagine... This working for schools?
• Yes, I did schedules for over 25 years in my former life, and that is true.

Bills: SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• But that impact fee schedule was very much more precise and listed and enumerated the requirements for
• But that impact fee schedule was very much more precise and listed and enumerated the requirements for
• But that impact fee schedule was very much more precise and listed and enumerated the requirements for
• But that impact fee schedule was very much more precise and listed and enumerated the requirements for
• But that impact fee schedule was very much more precise and listed and enumerated the requirements for

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House committees on Housing and Education heard HB 1713, HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and transfer remaining balances in the school impact fee and certain fair share accounts to the school facilities special fund. The Department of Education testified in opposition, while the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, the Attorney General’s office (with comments and suggested constitutional amendments), the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, NAP Hawaii, Avalon Development Company, Mark Development, Maui Chamber of Commerce, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Landis Research Foundation, BIA Hawaii, and others testified in support. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered comments. The DOE said the bill would weaken a key tool for matching school facilities to residential growth, while supporters said the current program leaves funds unused or restricted in ways that limit their effectiveness. A lengthy discussion followed about the difference between the older school impact fee program and the separate fair share agreements tied to land use entitlements and change-of-zone approvals. DOE Deputy Superintendent Jesse Suki explained that fair share funds are tied to the district where they were collected, may be too small to build a full school on their own, and are held until needed for projects such as Core Ridge, Central and West Maui, and other planned schools. Committee members pressed DOE on why funds had remained unspent for years, how much money was in the accounts, and whether the department had reviewed audit findings about the program. Members also questioned whether homeowners ultimately bear these costs through developers passing them along. The committee did not take a vote during the portion of the meeting provided. The discussion ended with members and DOE debating whether the current statute should remain in place, whether past entitlements should be affected, and whether the bill should be amended to better address remaining construction-related obligations and the use of collected funds.

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• We used to be able to advance refund and save on a rate basis, but this is more of a scheduled taking
• You will see a schedule on page six that we started with in 2018.
• It prepaid debt, and then also the last bullet point, it had scheduled principal payments."
• </c> paid in advance of uh the scheduled paid in advance of uh the scheduled payments<00:55:56.079><c
• Looks like that's the best for our schedule. I can't be there that early. 29th of January.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first received several information items, including University of Kentucky reports on medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts’ planned bond issues, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues. Members then heard and approved an appropriation increase for a federally funded University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. The project will construct a terminal building and is tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school; members asked about the public funding, the role of EKU, and possible aviation expansion, and the item was approved by roll call. The committee next approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for an 85,000-square-foot facility at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead for $6.4 million. UK said the property, formerly the Rowan County Board of Education site, is directly across from UK St. Clair and will be used for multiple purposes; members questioned the quarterly payment structure and why the county preferred not to receive the full amount upfront, but the item was approved. The committee then heard three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Fish and Wildlife pump project at Ballard Wildlife Management Area and two Lake Barkley State Resort Park repair projects. Finance staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies after bids came in close to available funding, and the committee approved the action items. Janice Thomas then presented four pool projects requiring no action: HVAC upgrades at the Future Farmers of America Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, geothermal and HVAC work at the Kentucky School for the Blind, a Brady Hall HVAC project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and a renovation of Shanti Hall at Kentucky State University for the School of Engineering Technology. Members asked no substantive questions on those items. Finally, Natalie Broner presented a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the rent, the lack of other bids, and whether another county location might be preferable; CHFS said it maintains county-seat offices statewide and that the Wayne County site would replace an existing office. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing services with renovation costs largely absorbed by the lessor. Both lease items were presented for action after the discussion.

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• We will, over the next course of the next few months, finalize a schedule that the developer that we
• 22:46.640><c> a</c> the next few months we will finalize a the next few months we will finalize a schedule
• that the developer that we are schedule that the developer that we are agreeable<00:22:49.799><c> with
• through the final negotiations that will be in the final contract this summer is what the actual schedule
• through the final negotiations that will be in the final contract this summer is what the actual schedule

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and Higher Education heard HB 1494, relating to sports facilities. Testimony was largely in opposition to the bill as drafted from the Stadium Authority, the Department of Accounting and General Services, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, with several other written comments also opposing; each asked that if the measure advances, Senate language from related stadium bills be incorporated instead. The University of Hawaiʻi testified in support of the Nāʻid project and said it wants the project delivered at Halawa so the university can have a football facility, though members pressed the university on whether it was effectively supporting both the project and the bill’s current approach. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on the stadium project’s financing, schedule, and oversight. DAGS and Public Works discussed a consultant contract that had grown to about $28 million and an audit that recovered $441,000 after improper travel and expense reimbursements, including first-class airfare and other personal expenses; officials said the audit exposed weak internal controls and led to revised reimbursement policies. Members questioned whether the problems would have been found without media reporting and whether stronger oversight should have been in place earlier. The committee also discussed the current Ching Field setup for UH football, with witnesses describing it as less than ideal and temporary until the new stadium is built. Stadium Authority representatives said the current preferred offeror is Aloha Halawa Development Partners, negotiations have recently accelerated, and the goal remains a contract this summer and a fall 2028 opening. They said the state is committed to $350 million in general obligation bonds, with the overall project expected to cost more, and that the developer is exploring other financing sources such as TIF or CFD while the state and city work to expedite permits and demolition. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• Today is Thursday, March 13, 2025, and we have a light schedule before us today, but I would...
• know a few of you have done that, and we look forward to sharing that experience with all of you as schedules
• c><00:01:43.280><c> as</c> that experience with all of you as that experience with all of you as schedules
• 44.600><c> thank</c><00:01:44.759><c> you</c><00:01:44.920><c> very</c><00:01:45.159><c> much</c> schedules
• allow so thank you very much schedules allow so thank you very much we'll<00:01:45.960><c> move</c><

Bills: HF1234 , HF1956 , HF1025 , HF1172 , HF791

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation

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• Looks like we got a good schedule today, and Senator Avard is here, ready to go, so we will open the
• I will check my schedule and see if I'm available. ...certification as an educator, particularly in D
• I will check my schedule and see if I'm available. Thank you.
• I will check my schedule and see if I'm available. Thank you.
• I'm going to schedule the remaining bills that we have left for next Wednesday.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They have three different fee schedules, believe it or not.
• The federal government puts out three different fee schedules as to who gets paid what.
• But the fact of the matter is there are three different fee schedules.
• ,</c> four times per year on a set schedule, four times per year on a set schedule, January<01:32:45.199
• So, your schedule, how's that? Right. That you have okay.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and they keep to it and that a schedule and they keep to it and that is<01:28:12.000><c> impressive<
• brief on scheduled events for the benefit of veterans.
• Uh, we're 13 minutes ahead of schedule, but I think Julie is in the house.
• but I I think Julie I saw Julie schedule but I I think Julie I saw Julie is<01:46:57.679><c> in</c><
• Julie, do you mind starting five minutes ahead of schedule? Good.

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, that's all that we have scheduled to testify in person today.
• Is scheduled to testify in person today.
• </c> that we have scheduled to testify. that we have scheduled to testify.
• That's all that we have scheduled to testify on this bill.
• individuals scheduled to testify House individuals scheduled to testify House Bill<01:36:22.800><c> 2338

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on HB 1872, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program to help early childhood providers participate in approved apprenticeship programs, require annual reporting, and appropriate funds. Testifiers in support included the University of Hawaiʻi, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the City and County of Honolulu, Commit to Keiki, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, the Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks, Parents for Public Schools of Hawaiʻi, and Kīʻoka Family Learning Centers. Supporters said the bill would reduce financial barriers, strengthen recruitment and retention, improve compensation and career pathways, and help address child care shortages and workforce instability. The committee then voted to pass HB 1872 with amendments, including an HD1 and a defective date to allow further discussion. The committee next took up HB 2489, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaiʻi to establish a bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language interpretation, with a longer-term plan for a master’s program. Testimony in support came from the Disability Communication Access Board and the University of Hawaiʻi, and members also heard detailed support from DECAP and other advocates describing a statewide shortage of ASL interpreters, long waiting lists for ASL courses, and the need for locally trained interpreters who understand Hawaiʻi’s cultural and community needs. Witnesses said the shortage affects schools, courts, hospitals, emergency services, and other settings, and that the program could be expanded through articulation with other campuses. The committee voted to pass HB 2489 with amendments, again using an HD1 and defective date. After those two measures, the committee moved to HB 441 on campus safety, which would require students, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and university policies regarding sexual misconduct before initial registration and would change how often training is provided to students and employees. The University of Hawaiʻi stood on its written testimony, while supporters including IMUA Alliance and other testifiers urged passage, citing survivor experiences, national best practices, and the need for prevention before harm occurs. No vote on HB 441 was reached in the portion provided.

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• And my thing is that that employer has every right, and they do it now, to schedule you however they
• They don't necessarily have to schedule you in the best way. They don't even have to schedule you.
• They will schedule you if you don't agree with them; they'll schedule you a bad shift. >> All right,
• They they will schedule<01:16:29.280><c> you</c><01:16:29.520><c> if</c><01:16:29.840><c> you</c><01:
• </c><01:16:32.320><c> a</c> agree with them, they'll schedule you a agree with them, they'll schedule

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a</c> The beneficiary or someone on their behalf contacts the broker through a toll-free line to schedule
• Scheduling and transportation services are closed on a few holidays.
• </c><00:32:10.240><c> for</c><00:32:10.960><c> an</c> some trips are are scheduled for an some trips
• are are scheduled for an exact<00:32:11.519><c> pickup</c><00:32:12.080><c> but</c><00:32:12.320><c>
• </c><00:32:15.760><c> because</c> with traffic and other schedule because with traffic and other schedule

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys. The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis. Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.